Monthly Archives: April 2006

I was looking at the website www.thinkdifferentbedifferent.com and I have to appreciate that the first question listed under their FAQ link is: “Q. Do you know about the adverb ‘thing’?” The reply reads, “Yes, we are aware that Think Different Be Different is grammatically incorrect. It should read – Think Differently – but we don’t [...]

Madeleine’s Daughter Bridal Shop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has always taken the lead in northern New England in presenting the world’s most fashionable and fresh designs for the modern bride. Cymbeline Paris, one of the world’s top fashion houses for bridal wear, can now be seen in Madeleine’s Daughter’s permanent collection and at their upcoming [...]

I visited the BJ’s Wholesale Club, located at 1801 Woodbury Ave in Portsmouth. I headed to the customer service desk, as I needed to start a new membership. There was a man waiting in line; next a mother, father & baby girl, followed by myself, but no one was working at the actual customer service [...]

There are two days remaining of Attrezzi Fine Kitchen Accessories’ 3-day sale event! It is being held on the Gaslight Restaurant patio adjacent to Attrezzi. In preparation for the new summer inventory, Attrezzi is clearing out the storerooms, so expect a large variety of sale merchandise! This event is also an opportunity to meet the [...]

The Mustard Seed Natural Living Center, located at 189 State Street in Downtown Portsmouth, is offering savings of 15% off everything for their Earth Month Sale. An email message announcing the sale reads, “At The Mustard Seed we are dedicated to living well and preserving the natural environment. To celebrate Earth Day in April we [...]

It’s the craze that’s sweeping the nation!!! I’ll admit it; I’ve hopped on the Sudoku bandwagon. One of my best friends was one of the first people I knew to become addicted to this number puzzle game, and then that fateful day came when she taught me how to play. It’s very easy to get [...]

Whenever I visit my family and friends in Connecticut, inevitably someone is talking about something they ordered on QVC. (I don’t think I ever hear people in NH talk about QVC.) A few weeks ago I attended a bridal shower and learned that the Lock and Lock products from QVC are “way better than Tupperware,” [...]

Since I have the LOFT credit card, I was sent a 20% off coupon. I headed in to the Fox Run Mall store today to check out the sale & what an incredible selection! From sweaters to suits to skirts to dresses – it was one of those sales that took a lot of self [...]

Making Faces carries brands of make-up that a few years ago were only available in shops at least as far away as Boston. When you walk into the business located in Downtown Portsmouth, on 65 Bow Street, you’ll notice the bright, welcoming environment, the magazine covers framing the room, and beautiful views of the Piscataqua. [...]

I had a lovely experience this Saturday afternoon shopping at Celtic Crossing, located at 112 Congress Street in Downtown Portsmouth. I was walking around, checking out the merchandise, and I wandered down into the kilt room where I was welcomed by the three very adorable children of the owner. “My mom says I can play [...]